Arcfield
Information Assurance (IA)/Security Engineer IV with Security
Arcfield, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021
Overview
Arcfield was purpose–built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit for more details.
Responsibilities
Compliance and Certification: Lead the RMF and ATO process to achieve and maintain system accreditation.
Ensure systems comply with applicable security standards, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure ATO packages are complete and submitted on time.
Security Oversight: Monitor and enforce security policies across systems to maintain compliance with organizational and federal standards.
Perform vulnerability assessments and audits to identify gaps or risks in security measures.
Implement corrective actions to address vulnerabilities and improve system security posture.
System Monitoring and Risk Management: Oversee the integration of cybersecurity measures into the system lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment phases.
Manage and document security risks, ensuring they are mitigated effectively.
Stay updated on evolving cybersecurity threats and implement security controls to counter emerging risks.
Collaboration and Reporting: Work with systems engineers, developers, and program teams to ensure security measures align with operational requirements and mission objectives.
Provide regular security status updates and recommendations to leadership.
Act as a liaison between security teams and other organizational components to address security needs.
Documentation and Training: Maintain and update security–related documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines.
Provide training and awareness sessions to teams to reinforce security best practices.
Qualifications
Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
BS 8–10, MS 6–8, PhD 3–5
Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity standards, such as NIST 800–53 and FISMA
Knowledge of system security engineering principles and practices, including (configuration management, requirements management/writing, architecture, interfaces) support
Strong analytical, problem–solving, and organizational skills
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non–technical stakeholders
Detail–oriented with the ability to manage complex processes and documentation
Strong leadership and collaboration skills to work across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to work in a fast–paced environment with evolving priorities and deadlines
Desired: Familiarity with Intelligence Community (IC) information assurance and cyber systems and processes, and Enterprise Cross Domain Solutions (ECDS)
Knowledge of advanced security practices, including data encryption, intrusion detection, and incident response
Possess a Cyber Certification in compliance with DoD 8570/8140
EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.
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Responsibilities
Compliance and Certification: Lead the RMF and ATO process to achieve and maintain system accreditation.
Ensure systems comply with applicable security standards, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure ATO packages are complete and submitted on time.
Security Oversight: Monitor and enforce security policies across systems to maintain compliance with organizational and federal standards.
Perform vulnerability assessments and audits to identify gaps or risks in security measures.
Implement corrective actions to address vulnerabilities and improve system security posture.
System Monitoring and Risk Management: Oversee the integration of cybersecurity measures into the system lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment phases.
Manage and document security risks, ensuring they are mitigated effectively.
Stay updated on evolving cybersecurity threats and implement security controls to counter emerging risks.
Collaboration and Reporting: Work with systems engineers, developers, and program teams to ensure security measures align with operational requirements and mission objectives.
Provide regular security status updates and recommendations to leadership.
Act as a liaison between security teams and other organizational components to address security needs.
Documentation and Training: Maintain and update security–related documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines.
Provide training and awareness sessions to teams to reinforce security best practices.
Qualifications
Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
BS 8–10, MS 6–8, PhD 3–5
Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity standards, such as NIST 800–53 and FISMA
Knowledge of system security engineering principles and practices, including (configuration management, requirements management/writing, architecture, interfaces) support
Strong analytical, problem–solving, and organizational skills
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non–technical stakeholders
Detail–oriented with the ability to manage complex processes and documentation
Strong leadership and collaboration skills to work across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to work in a fast–paced environment with evolving priorities and deadlines
Desired: Familiarity with Intelligence Community (IC) information assurance and cyber systems and processes, and Enterprise Cross Domain Solutions (ECDS)
Knowledge of advanced security practices, including data encryption, intrusion detection, and incident response
Possess a Cyber Certification in compliance with DoD 8570/8140
EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.
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